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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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